Kidnap (2024)

Histoire traitée de façon TRÈS superficielle

Ce petit lakorn me faisait de l’œil depuis la mise en ligne de la BA mais je dois admettre que finalement je m’attendais à autre chose…

Plusieurs thèmes clés sont abordés dans cette histoire :
• Kidnapping : Thème en théorie principal de l’histoire, cependant très vite ça s’essouffle… Finalement, ce n’est qu’un prétexte à l’histoire d’amour des protagonistes…
• Enquête : Je pensais que l’antagoniste prendrait plus de place dans le déroulement de l’histoire mais elle disparaît aussi vite qu’elle est arrivée… (Ou presque…)
• Traumatisme(s) : Alors, Min comme Q sont traumatisés… Mais c’est traité de façon si expéditive… Comment dire… J’ai été frustrée… Le dernier épisode se concentre sur cet aspect mais nous pouvons voir qu’il s’agit surtout de « remplissage » ^^’.
• Romance : On peut dire que la romance entre Min & Q est mignonne mais ne fait pas vraiment « d’étincelles ».
• Fraternité : La relation entre Min & Men est belle malgré que l’instinct de « protection » de Min soit assez étouffant x) (Après, vu les conditions, on ne peut pas vraiment le lui reprocher…)
• Amitié : J’ai apprécié de voir la relation entre Min & James. Même si ce dernier est celui qui « enclenche » l’histoire du kidnapping, on peut voir qu’il est toujours présent pour Min.

Il y a pas mal d’idées sympa dans ce petit lakorn mais clairement cela reste une production GMM TV, la priorité n’est donc pas vraiment d’avoir une histoire aboutie mais surtout de faire connaitre leur nouveau couple « BL ».

[Petite aparté : J’ai beaucoup ris en suivant les débats/comparatifs sur « Omh & Leng » & « Ohm & Nanon » ! Je pense que les fans sont parfois trop « intrusif ». Il est normal dans les séries/films de changer de partenaire… (Bon, les thaïs aiment garder les mêmes binômes… Mais ce n’est pas le cas partout… Puisque ce n’est pas un « mariage »., ils sont libres d’aller et venir… Après, je conçois que l’on puisse être fan de l’alchimie que certains possèdent mais cela reste du cinéma…)]

Parlons un peu des débuts de Leng… L’acteur est choupi… Mais son jeu n’est pas toujours égal :/. J’ai ressenti un grand désarroi lors de la scène où Min lui parle de la mort de ses parents… Et Q… SOURIT… Comment vous dire… Je n’ai pas compris… Suis-je passée à côté de quelque chose ? Aller savoir… (Il y a surement eu d’autres scènes de ce genre vu les commentaires que j’ai pu lire mais c’est la seule qui m’a vraiment fait buguer ^^’)

En conclusion, je n’ai pas détesté cette histoire mais elle me laisse sur ma faim car la plus part de l’histoire me semble superficielle…

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OhmLeng Deserved Better

I was genuinely hyped for this show. With Ohm in the lead, there is always a promise of natural chemistry, especially with a new face like Leng. The trailer painted a picture of darker themes in my head, I mean, a kidnapping subplot? Intriguing, right? It seemed like this could be one of GMMTV’s more serious or emotionally grounded series, maybe even a hidden gem but I was wrong.

➬ Plot and Execution

To put it as nicely as I can, it's a dumpster fire. It feels like they pulled random ideas out of a hat and slapped them together without any thought lmao. I think they cater to a 12-year-old audience while simultaneously throwing in themes that should never be anywhere near a show for kids. A kidnapping subplot? Really? How do you take that and mix it with juvenile humor? It’s embarrassing and that's not to say a show can't be dark and funny at the same time but it has to be well done which isn't the case here. The storyline is not only predictable but it’s also shallow as fuck, there is no substance whatsoever.

➬Tone and Pacing

This is where things went completely off the rails. The tone oscillates wildly from (attempted) intense drama to cringeworthy + over-the-top humor which makes it nearly impossible to get emotionally invested. One moment, I was watching a serious “kidnap” scenario that should be thrilling or tense and the next it’s as if the characters are filming a skit lmao. This back and forth annoyed me a lot. I’m not sure what they were aiming for but whatever it was, they didn’t reach it and the pacing is equally disjointed which makes the show feel like a mishmash of scenes rather than a cohesive story. Important moments are rushed while trivial scenes drag on smh.

➬ Character and Performance Analysis

Ohm → is as talented as ever but even he struggles to shine under this weak script. I can see he is trying his best but with stilted dialogue and poor plot development, there is only so much he can do. It’s disappointing to see an actor with his range stuck in a story that doesn’t even let him showcase half his potential.

Leng → For a first-time lead, Leng isn’t doing a bad job but he does need improvement. He has potential, his charm comes through and he has an innate sweetness that works well for his character but again the plot leaves him stranded. Even with great chemistry with Ohm, the weakass dialogue makes it difficult for him to deliver anything memorable.

➬ Chemistry and Romance

Ohm and Leng have a good on-screen chemistry which is honestly the only reason to keep watching. But even that suffers due to the poor writing. Romantic scenes that should feel sincere instead feel forced and hollow and this is mainly because of the misplaced humor. With a better script, these two could have delivered a very good romance.

➬ Overall Production Quality

While the show looks pretty decent, the direction is inconsistent with no clear vision guiding it and don't even get me started on those damn cakes they keep shoving on my screen, I know sponsorship isn't new to GMMTV and this is something that has always pissed me off because there are show's that make the Ads very subtle and then there are other's who shove it in my face, like this one.

➬ Final Thoughts

Watching this has been frustrating because GMMTV has access to talented actors but instead of capitalizing on that talent and creating good stories, they are more focused on quantity over quality. This series feels like a product made for the sake of staying in the game, rather than any real effort to push BL forward.

Why I am watching? → Out of respect for Ohm and Leng because they deserve so much better. I hope GMMTV takes note of the show’s shortcomings and reconsiders their approach in the future but I have no hopes lmao.

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